The judge who sentenced the Stanford University swimmer to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a 23-year-old unconscious woman is facing backlash for the conviction, which many say is too light.
Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky, following the recommendation of the county’s probation department, sentenced Turner to six months in jail and three years probation on June 2. Persky cited Turner’s clean criminal record and the impact the conviction will have on his life. The former swimmer must register for life as a sex offender after a jury convicted him of three felony counts of assault and attempted rape.
A petition was launched for Persky’s removal from the bench after the sentencing.
